Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington, DE

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington, DE.
Next low tide : 12:23 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 13m at 5:17 am (5.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:32 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:41 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8550714
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington, DE Tides - Nov 2055

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon10:455.611:025.75:090.25:290.47:306:00Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue11:285.711:455.65:520.16:160.37:315:59Full Moon2Tue
3Wed12:075.76:330.17:010.27:335:58Full Moon3Wed
4Thu12:255.512:435.77:120.27:440.37:345:57Full Moon4Thu
5Fri1:035.31:165.77:480.28:260.47:355:55Full Moon5Fri
6Sat1:395.11:465.78:230.39:070.57:365:54Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun1:145.01:165.77:570.48:490.66:374:53Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon1:504.91:495.78:310.59:320.66:384:52Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue2:294.82:315.79:100.510:190.76:394:51Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed3:164.83:225.79:590.611:110.76:414:50Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu4:124.84:215.610:590.66:424:49Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri5:154.95:295.612:080.612:070.66:434:49Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat6:205.16:395.61:060.51:150.56:444:48Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun7:245.37:455.72:030.32:210.36:454:47Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon8:245.78:465.83:000.03:240.16:464:46Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue9:196.09:425.93:54-0.24:24-0.26:474:45Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed10:116.210:365.94:47-0.35:21-0.36:484:45New Moon17Wed
18Thu11:026.411:275.85:38-0.46:16-0.46:504:44New Moon18Thu
19Fri11:516.46:28-0.47:09-0.46:514:43New Moon19Fri
20Sat12:185.612:406.37:17-0.38:01-0.46:524:43Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun1:095.41:306.28:05-0.28:52-0.26:534:42Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon2:015.22:206.08:540.09:420.06:544:41Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue2:555.13:135.79:440.210:320.16:554:41Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed3:494.94:075.510:350.411:230.26:564:40First Quarter24Wed
25Thu4:454.85:035.311:280.56:574:40First Quarter25Thu
26Fri5:424.86:005.212:140.212:220.56:584:39First Quarter26Fri
27Sat6:384.96:565.21:040.21:180.56:594:39First Quarter27Sat
28Sun7:325.07:515.11:530.12:120.47:004:39Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon8:235.18:425.12:410.03:060.37:014:38Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue9:115.39:305.13:28-0.13:570.17:024:38Waxing Gibbous30Tue
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8550714)

Common Questions About Wilmington, DE Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Wilmington, DE today?

Slack tide in Wilmington, DE is approximately 8:50 am — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Wilmington, DE?

Wilmington, DE is currently in a neap phase. Tonight's moon is 52% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly minimum.

What datum are Wilmington, DE tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Wilmington, DE?

Tide predictions for Wilmington, DE come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Wilmington, DE?

Tide data for Wilmington, DE is sourced from NOAA Station #8550714. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8550714.

What is the moon phase in Wilmington, DE tonight?

Tonight the moon over Wilmington, DE is Third Quarter (52% illuminated). This places Wilmington, DE in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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